Discovery Process
This skill helps you uncover hidden insights by systematically exploring a topic’s related information – boosting understanding and accelerating research.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add discovery-process npx -- -y @trustedskills/discovery-process
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"discovery-process": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/discovery-process"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to systematically explore and understand a topic or problem. It facilitates breaking down complex issues into smaller, manageable components through iterative questioning and investigation. The agent can then synthesize information gathered from various sources to form a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
When to use it
- Market Research: To analyze customer needs and competitive landscapes for new product ideas.
- Problem Solving: To diagnose root causes of issues by asking clarifying questions and exploring potential contributing factors.
- Strategic Planning: To evaluate opportunities, assess risks, and develop informed strategies.
- Learning New Concepts: To quickly grasp the fundamentals of unfamiliar topics through guided exploration.
Key capabilities
- Iterative questioning
- Information synthesis
- Topic breakdown
- Root cause analysis
Example prompts
- "Let's use the discovery process to understand the current state of electric vehicle charging infrastructure."
- "Can you walk me through a discovery process for identifying potential new revenue streams?"
- “I need help understanding why our website traffic has decreased. Use the discovery process to investigate.”
Tips & gotchas
The agent's effectiveness depends on providing clear initial context and being open to exploring unexpected avenues suggested by the discovery process. It’s important to allow the agent sufficient time and access to relevant data for thorough investigation.
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